“Anytime somebody asked me to do something, I always said yes, and then I went to figure it out.”
Episode Highlights
04:17 – Parents encouraged him to pursue an artistic career.
08:04 – Films like The Lion King deep impact on families and children.
10:47 – Animation work is a piece of a larger purpose at Disney.
18:29 – Career reframed as an education, not just a job.
19:42 – Best advice: “Always say yes” and figure it out later.
20:54 – Innovation and patents born from curiosity.
23:17 – Learning manufacturing from scratch through connections.
25:09 – Self-publishing a book and winning awards by asking questions.
Dave Bossert, author and longtime Disney animator, shares how treating his career as an education shaped every step of his journey. From decades of animation work to writing award-winning books, he explains how curiosity, saying yes, and a willingness to learn opened doors and created opportunities far beyond what he imagined.
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Jody Maberry is a former park ranger who became the happiest podcaster on earth. With more than 2,400 podcast episodes across several shows, Jody's podcasts have been listened to more than 4 million times. Jody has been heard around the world on shows such as The Park Leaders Show, Creating Disney Magic, Come Rain or Shine, and Great Escape Radio, among many others. It's not just his voice that makes Jody a popular host; it's his curiosity, versatility, and ability to create a captivating conversation about any topic. He has hosted podcasts about Disney, recreation, travel writing, leadership, pharmacy, real estate, and self-improvement. His reputation in podcasting has led Jody to be featured in INC, Entrepreneur, The Business Journals, and Bizable TV. Along with Lee Cockerell, he was nominated for Best Business Podcast and the People's Choice Awards for the popular Creating Disney Magic podcast.
Jody has also become a trusted voice for executives leaving the corporate world. As a guide in the wildernessof personal branding, Jody has worked with executives from well-known companies like Disney, government
officials, and professional athletes. Jody's storytelling and unique outside perspectiveconnect with audiences and individuals, whether behind a podcast microphone, on the stage, or at a conference table.
